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Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow

Barstow, California

Archive: April, 2004

Devil dogs brave mountain lions on latest endeavor

Marines from MCLB Barstow's Fleet Support Division continued their quest for the summit of Mt. Whitney, the tallest peak in the continental United States, recently with a trip "down the hill" to the San Bernardino Mountains on March 26. Phase two of the multi-peak training plan began at the choosy base of the age-old Black Mountain. Though the fog

M198 155mm Howitzers under inspection

Marines from Marine Corps Logistics Bases Barstow and Albany conducted limited technical inspections on more than 120 M198 155mm Howitzer cannons stored here from March 16 to 26. Two teams were set up to inspect the weapons, said 1st Lt. Jason Kut, ground supply officer and head of the Fleet Support Division Principle End Item Branch. One team was

Marine For Life links Marines, communities

The combination of the quotes "You are a Marine 24 hours a day, seven days a week," and "Once a Marine, always a Marine," sum up the conclusion that after receiving an eagle, globe and anchor, you will be a Marine forever. The Marine for Life program is founded on this concept. The Marine Corps continues to care for Marines during the transition

The Do's and Don'ts of the Desert Tortoise

Summer is just around the corner and that means more activity from wildlife in the area surrounding MCLB Barstow, specifically the Desert Tortoise. The Desert Tortoise is the official state reptile of California and is protected by law, making it the only known resident species on MCLB Barstow that is protected under the Federal Endangered Species

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